When comparing the present with the past, there are several statements that come up again and again from veterinarians and producers alike. “The cows have never been this healthy”, “The herd has never produced so much milk!”, “I think...
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Milk Fever and subclinical hypocalcemia, caused by the sudden increase in mammary gland uptake of blood Ca at the onset of lactation, are gateway disorders of the recently calved cow. Prolonged subclinical hypocalcemia increases...
There could be more mammary infections in your herd than meets the eye!
Early every year, there is always a terrific, “must attend” event that udder health professionals eagerly await: The National Mastitis Council’s Annual Meeting. This event never disappoints...
Lactanet recently introduced its new on-line A2 (Beta Casein) reports that include a Herd Summary and Animal Summary that reflect the current profile of your herd for the various genotypes of beta casein, more commonly known as A2. These...
Danisco Animal Nutrition reports:
Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business unit of IFF's Health & Biosciences division, has announced new developments to its ruminant portfolio. As part of their ongoing commitment to expand nutritional health solutions for ruminant farmers and increase...
Source: Michigan State University
METABOLIC MONITORING
Managing metabolic health in transition dairy cows is challenging. Many factors such as body condition, length of previous lactation, stocking density, heat stress, stall design, and ration composition combine to influence metabolic status and health....
SUMMER STRESS MANAGEMENT IN DAIRY COWSIntroduction
The thermoregulatory capability of animals to dissipate heat by sweating and panting is compromised during hot humid and dry weather. Summer stress in livestock occurs when the heat load of an animal is greater than its...
Source: National Dairy FARM
PREVENT PLAN CARE
Ensure cows are consuming a balanced ration to prevent metabolic disease and manage body condition
Ensure cows are able to rise soon after calving
Observe cows daily for any abnormal activities
Ensure employees...
Source: Zoetis
Elizabeth Doré, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, M.Sc., Manager, Veterinary Services Zoetis Canada, is a widely respected specialist in bovine medicine whose opinions and insights are sought out by a wide range of producers, veterinarians and industry groups.
Dr. Doré’s latest article...
